An engine and fuel fire in a shipyard has sent 3 firefighters to a local hospital following what was described as a backdraft. The fire is being allowed to burn out at this time. 2 of the firefighters were released from the hospital, one remains admitted for 2nd and 3rd degree burns and is listed in stable condition.

Tyler Casey of the Seneca Area Fire Protection District in Racine, MO has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 05-10-2008.

This fire in KS is under investigation by the ATF. Reports of several explosions and heavy smoke made this fire seem unusual. KS Fire officials state that the ATF normally investigates any fire with reported explosions.

This NY Dept. is looking to increase staffing by recruiting more women. The story indicates that only about 4% of Firefighters nationally are female. The story does a good job pointing out women can do the job, but it "takes a lot"....

A grandfather and his 4 year old grandson were killed when a Ladder truck in Massillon, OH struck their van at a intersection marked for 4-way stops. The apparatus was responding to a vehicle fire. NO additional information is available on the status of the firefighters, but accounts indicate at least 3 were injured.

A 4 Alarm Fire at Our Lady of the Lake University has caused extensive damage. Many of the building were inter-connected allowing fire spread. There have been recent pranks, vandalism, and bomb threats at the University, but it's not clear whether these incidents are related. The main fire building was the original "college" building of the complex, and was known as one of the most beautiful buildings in the region for its outstanding architecture.

Here's a brief video of an underground utility fire in MA. What are your exposures? What needs evacuated? What agencies need notified? Are other underground utilities threatened?

This fire has been burning for several days....here's the latest. Evacuations are expected to remain in effect for another week.

Jeremy L. Jylka of the Pine City Fire Department in Pine City, MN has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 04-29-2008.

1 person is reported missing and 150 homeless after this 6 alarrm fire in CT.